by Nelson Bailey | Aug 8, 2017 | For Landowners, Health & Safety, Politics of energy
HARRISONBURG – Before heading into James Madison University’s Festival Conference & Student Center on Monday evening, opponents and supporters of the proposed 600-mile, three-state Atlantic Coast Pipeline traded shouts across the lawn. As they held colorful signs...
by Nelson Bailey | Aug 7, 2017 | Pipelines
Letter writer perpetuates ‘fake news’ to support pipeline In the frequently published writings of Tom McDonald, one thing is consistently clear; he does not fact check his writings before submitting them, perpetuating fake news (“Pipeline opponents once...
by Nelson Bailey | Aug 4, 2017 | Pipelines, Politics of energy
One of the pillars of a democracy is a strong free press. One of the strengths of an independent newspaper is a lively and thriving editorial and letters to the editor page. There people can express their opinions freely, even if their opinions are not based on facts....
by Nelson Bailey | Aug 4, 2017 | Press Releases
Sharon Ponton, a Virginia organizer with the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, is recommending to the State Water Control Board and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality that the 401 Water Certification Process for the proposed Atlantic Coast and...
by Nelson Bailey | Aug 3, 2017 | Eminant Domain, Politics of energy
Eminent domain, in which government agencies seize land for the public good, tends to be a controversial subject. After all, “public good” can be interpreted very loosely. For example, developers have successfully argued that they will promote job growth,...
